The receptor proteins for odor molecules are actually located on cilia.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Each olfactory cell ends in a tuft of about five olfactory cilia, which bear receptor proteins for odor molecules.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. in sexually-reproducing organisms. B. in asexually-reproducing organisms. C. typically over long periods of time. D. All answers are correct. E. allopatrically and sympatrically.

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Which genera is included in the ciliates group?

a. Entamoeba b. Paramecium c. Trichomonas d. Anopheles

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During the alternation of generations in plants, _____

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